Is there any way (Keyin, dialog, other) to give a data point at zero offset, profile grade elevation?
Yes, I am aware of the SE= precision keyin. I have to know the profile grade elevation already in order to use that.
I am hoping (against hope!) that there is some way to get the profile grade elevation for a known station while in that cross section(!) and use it to place an element.
Geopak had a great tool for this, but I am, unfortunately, no longer working in Geopak. Does InRoads have anything I can use like that?
MaryBPower Inroads 08.11.07.615
Alignments aren't displayed in cross sections, only surface features can be displayed. Easier way to import alignments to a surface. Go to File>Import> From Geometry. Once geometry is is a surface you can display in sections and label automatically or set a cell to be place automatically as a crossing feature. Also try using InRoads notes in your cross sections to label points. The 0,0 point of the cross section is the active profile grade point of the alignment. Note: InRoads notes in plan view will also give you profile grade elevations.
Let's simplify this. Forget about my cross section. Forget that I said I was trying to draw ANYTHING.
My engineer comes up to me and asks me what the profile grade elevation is at Station X.How do I get him that information? How many steps do I have to take (and what are they) to answer this question?
MaryB
Power GeoPak 08.11.09.918Power InRoads 08.11.09.918OpenRoads Designer 2021 R2
Set the alignment active. In Plan view use the tracking tool. Tools>Tracking>Horizontal Alignments. Snap to the object and the readout will give you station, offset, grade, elevation. (the grade and the elevation values correspond to the active profile). If you don't have an object to snap to, draw a line or place a cell with the command so= (station,offset).
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Are you sure the elevation is the Profile and not the active surface?
Yes, If you use the Horizontal Alignment tracking it is the active profile. I also like setting up an InRoads note using Station and Vertical Elevation.
That's the most concise solution yet. Thank you.
yet bet. I used the tracking and notes all the time.